Support, Training & Resources

PhD & Masters’ candidates have access to:

Library services and research databases
Support from the Graduate School and other Research staff as appropriate
Annual allowance for research expenses
Conference Fund on an application and case-by-case basis
A laptop computer on a loan basis – where need can be demonstrated.
A dedicated workspace and necessary office facilities, when on campus

Student Fees and Financial Support

Candidates undertaking a postgraduate research program, at PhD and Masters by Research levels, are covered by the Research Training Program (RTP), which provides a full fee off-set for candidate studies.

A limited number of Research Training Program stipends are available to PhD and Masters by Research candidates through a competitive application process.

Research Training and Research Planning

Individual professional and personal development aspirations are fundamental to these higher degree research programs.

The Research Training Calendar lists research-related activities within the Institute and its partner research organisations.

The following table of information is provided to support and guide PhD and Masters by Research candidates. In addition to these policies and guidelines, candidates should make themselves aware of their rights and obligations at Batchelor Institute, as specified here.

Activity	Policy/Guideline	Form
Higher Degree by Research Programs	Rules for PhD in Indigenous Perspectives by Research Rules for Masters of Indigenous Perspectives by Research Rules for PhD of Indigenous Knowledges (program has ceased to accept enrolments) Rules for Masters of Indigenous Knowledges (program has ceased to accept enrolments) Guidelines: Research Training	Masters Degree of Indigenous Perspectives by Research Information Booklet Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Indigenous Perspectives Information Booklet
HDR Admission	Guidelines: Higher Degree by Research (HDR) application for admission and enrolment (includes supervision requirements)	HDR01 – Application for admission HDR02 – Research Project Proposal HDR03 – Referee Report HDR04 – Supervisor Recommendation
HDR Enrolment	Guidelines: Candidate Social and Emotional Support	HDR13 – HDR Enrolment Request for Student ID card HDR15 – Request for Business card HDR16 – Laptop Loan Agreement HDR17 – Change of Enrolment HDR18 – Change to Candidature HDR19 – Change of Address HDR20 – Request for Leave of Absence HDR21 – Discontinuation of HDR Program
HDR Supervision Panels	Guidelines: Higher Degree by Research Supervision and Mentoring	HDR05 – Supervisor – Candidate Agreement HDR06 – Panel Supervisor Agreement
HDR Qualifying Process	Guidelines: Higher Degree by Research Qualifying	HDR07 – Masters IP ICRP HDR08 – PhD IP ICRP HDR27 – Masters IK ICRP HDR28 – PhD IK ICRP HDR09 – Qualifying Panel Nomination/Notification HDR10 – Qualifying Panel Report
HDR Candidate Progress	Guidelines: Higher Degree by Research Candidate Progress	HDR11 – Candidate Progress Report HDR12 – Supervisor Progress Report
Research Ethics	Batchelor Institute Research Ethics Policy Guidelines for Ethical Research in Australian Indigenous Studies (AIATSIS)	Batchelor Institute Ethics Application Plain language statement
HDR Financial & Scholarship	Guideline: Higher Degree by Research Minimum Resources Guideline: Conference Approval and Funding Research Training Program stipends Note: The Institute HDR programs are covered under the Research Training Program	HDR22 – Candidate Financial Support Application HDR23 – Conference funding application form
HDR Thesis submission	Guidelines: Presentation of thesis
HDR Examination	Guidelines: Higher Degree by Research examination	HDR24 – Supervisor Certification form HDR25 – Examiner Nomination Form HDR26 – Examiner’s summary recommendation (Indigenous Perspectives) HDR29 – Examiners summary recommendation (Indigenous Knowledges)

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